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Summer in Fornebu: Fjord Swims, Modern Art, and Floating Saunas

Once Oslo’s main airport, the Fornebu peninsula has transformed into a breezy summer playground of striking architecture, wild beaches, and world-class art. Skip the crowded city center and spend a long, sunny day exploring how locals actually spend their summers—on two wheels, in the water, and winding down over fresh seafood.

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Summer in Fornebu: Fjord Swims, Modern Art, and Floating Saunas
5 stops · Seasonal · Fornebu Guide
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120 min

Henie Onstad Kunstsenter

Start your morning just on the edge of the peninsula at this iconic modernist art center. Wander through the pine-scented sculpture park overlooking the fjord, then head inside to catch world-class avant-garde exhibitions without the metropolitan crowds.

15 min by cycling
2
60 min

Nansenparken

Cycle into the green heart of Fornebu, where the old airport runways have been brilliantly repurposed into a sprawling landscape of meadows, water features, and modern design. Grab a cold brew from the nearby Fornebu S mall and sit by the central lake to watch locals walk their dogs.

10 min by cycling
3
120 min

Storøyodden Badestrand

This is the peninsula's crown jewel in summer: a sweeping, Blue Flag-certified sandy beach with views across the outer Oslofjord. It feels remarkably remote, surrounded by a nature reserve, making it the perfect spot for a refreshing dip and an afternoon read on the grass.

15 min by cycling
4
90 min

KOK Fornebu

Book a slot at this wood-fired floating sauna docked right on the shoreline. Sweating it out with panoramic views of the water before plunging straight into the cold, clean fjord is the ultimate Norwegian summer ritual.

5 min by walking
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120 min

Sjøflyhavna Kro

Finish your day at this historic waterfront diner, housed in the original 1940s seaplane terminal. Nab an outdoor table, order a steaming bowl of mussels or a classic shrimp sandwich, and watch the boats glide by under the late-setting Norwegian sun.

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